Welcome To The Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)Resource Center

Good news... Your frustration and confusion about your child -
who may have Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) - is almost over!

Finally!... A thorough explanation and a name for the behaviors and developmental concerns that exist - which seemed almost impossible to understand or cope with.

When parents first find out about sensory processing disorders, their reaction usually comes as: a "flash", a "light bulb moment", the "Aha!", "So that explains it!", "Oh, so now I understand!", "Why didn't someone tell me about this years ago?"

A New Name

This is the newest term for, and is used synonymously with,
Sensory Integration Disorder, Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SI Dysfunction) and Dysfunction in Sensory Integration (DSI).

At this point,
sensory integration is still being used to describe the theory and treatment,
based on the original work of A. Jean Ayres.

Sensory Processing Disorder is used to define and describe the disorder /
dysfunction symptoms - in hopes of making this a universally accepted "medical
diagnosis" - thus enabling insurance reimbursement for evaluation and treatment.

We Receive And Perceive Sensory Input Through Sights, Sounds,
Touch, Tastes, Smells, Movement and Balance, Body Position and Muscle Control.

Difficulty taking in or interpreting this input can lead to
devastating consequences with:

interactions with others

daily functioning

social and family relationships

behavioral challenges

regulating emotions

self-esteem

learning

Ever Wonder Why Your Child Does The
Things He/She Does?

Do you wonder why they are excessive risk takers - jumping and
crashing into anything they can ?

Why they can’t do puzzles -
write well - or find the coordination for riding a bike or hitting a ball?

Why they cry or cover their ears with every loud sound - even
vacuums, toilets or hairdryers ?

Why they don’t like to be
touched or can’t be touched enough?

Why they will only eat
macaroni and cheese and pizza?

Why they will only wear certain
clothes or need you to cut the tags out of their shirts?

Ever
wonder why you can’t seem to calm them down or get them to sleep?

Why they won’t put their hands in anything messy or use glue, Play Doh, or play
with mud?

Why they fear playground equipment or being tipped
upside down?

Why crowded stores bother them so much leading to major
meltdowns in public places?

Take some time to explore this site for more of these
“behaviors” and to find the reasons why this apparent “chaos” actually makes
perfect sense.

Through this site, you will finally begin to understand - or further understand,
why your child does the things he/she does.

Sensory Processing Disorder - also known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction - is
still in the process of becoming widely accepted and treated by all
professionals.

Even though the theories have been around for almost four decades, much still
needs to be done before the "word" has reached the millions affected by this
neurological disorder.

Now you can take this information and positively influence, understand,
validate, "treat", support, and help so many children who are behaviorally and
emotionally "imprisoned" by their ineffective perception and interpretation of
sensory input.

Fine Motor Skills Activities For Children - An extensive article about the importance of fine motor
development, and, the top recommended fine motor skills activities for
children to help them develop their fine motor skills.

Oral Sensitivities - A great resource for the signs of oral sensitivities
(hypersensitive or hyposensitive) as it relates to Sensory Processing
Disorders, as well as great treatment ideas!

Proprioceptive Dysfunction - An in-depth article defining proprioceptive dysfunction;
signs and symptoms to help you understand the REAL reason your child may
not be able to learn new motor tasks or has a high energy level.

Creating A Home Sensory Diet - Are you confused about how to create a home sensory diet
for your child who has a sensory processing disorder? Then check this
article out for explanations and suggestions.

Sensory Room - A sensory room is extremely therapeutic for both children
and adults with, or without, sensory processing/sensory integration
disorders. What should we put in it?

Sensory Integration Products - Sensory integration products designed to meet the sensory
needs of children in any environment. Hundreds of products right at
your fingertips!

Problem Behavior In The Classroom - Is the problem behavior in the classroom related to
sensory processing disorders? Tips for teachers on classroom accommodations to help gain control and lessen frustration with the more
difficult children.

What Is Occupational Therapy? - What is occupational therapy? An extensive article
describing what occupational therapists do and how we are involved in
treating sensory processing disorders.

ADD and ADHD Resources - Educating yourself on both ADD/ADHD and Sensory Processing
Disorder/Sensory Integration Dysfunction is necessary for proper
diagnosis and treatment. Check out these great ADD and ADHD resources
that will help.

Autism Resources - Related online Autism resources for professionals, parents, and families of children with Autism.

SPD Research - Are you looking for SPD research? Studies,
articles, abstracts regarding sensory integration theory and sensory
processing disorders? Do you want access to over 1,000 articles about
SPD from journals and major publications?